FAT bastard Merlot

FAT bastard Merlot

Wine Description

The grapes for our FAT bastard Merlot are selected in the heart of the rich terroir of Languedoc (South of France), around the city of Pézenas near the revered Minervois appellation. The area is known for its stony soil, which naturally limits yields and lends a fresh, fruit-forward character and mature tannins to the final wine.

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Acclaim
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Languedoc-Roussillon
Soil composition
Stony
Bottles produced of this wine:
48,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Merlot
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Total SO2
67
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.65
Acidity:
3.22 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Total SO2
67
Residual sugar:
0.79 g/L
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Wine Production

The Merlot grapes pass through the crusher-destemmer and are fermented at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation is initiated, the wine undergoes a period of maceration at a warmer temperature in order to achieve a deeper color and round tannins. The wine is then gently pressed and drained into stainless steel tanks to start malolactic fermentation, reducing the acidity of the final wine. Part of this wine is oak-aged before bottling.